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“Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Taylor Frankie Paul, whose “Bachelorette” season premieres this weekend, spoke out Wednesday about reports that she is at the center of a domestic violence investigation, claims that have disrupted filming of “SLOMW” and scared off at least one advertiser.

“It’s been a tough time to watch the headlines, especially during this time when ‘The Bachelorette’ is premiering, and it’s supposed to be a really exciting time,” he said when asked about the reports in an appearance on “Good Morning America.”

“I’m a person who will always tell my truth. That’s what I’m known for. So when the time is right, I will,” she continued, saying her focus is on her three children.

Paul shares a son with his ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen, the other party named in the alleged domestic violence incident. He also appears regularly on “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” an ensemble show that first aired on Hulu in 2024 following Paul’s involvement in a widely publicized Mormon swing scandal. The fourth season arrived on the streamer last week.

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Both “SLOMW” and “The Bachelorette” are ABC properties. Neither Paul’s representatives nor spokespersons for the show immediately responded to requests for comment on the allegations.

A spokesperson for Utah’s Draper Police Department confirmed to People earlier this week that there was a domestic assault investigation involving Paul and Mortensen, saying “allegations have been made in both directions” and “contact was made with the parties involved” in late February. Police have declined to comment further to the media.

Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, a rep for Mortensen denied speculation that he was the one to make the alleged investigation public.

“He knew there was a chance it would come out, but he wasn’t going to be the one to do it proactively because he always wanted a decent relationship with Taylor. It’s been very difficult to achieve that, but he wants to be a good co-parent,” the rep said.

Mortensen prefers not to comment on incidents related to her on-again, off-again relationship with Paul, the rep continued, but “I think he now realizes the seriousness of it all that he just can’t do that.”

And Mortensen allegedly warned “The Bachelorette” producers about Paul’s “past behavior and abuse” before she began filming the dating show, TMZ reported Wednesday.

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Reports about the investigation have caused some shakeups at both of Paul’s shows. This week, baked goods chain Cinnabon confirmed it will end its partnerships with both shows amid the scandal.

“Recent developments and allegations surrounding the lead cast member have led us to re-evaluate this collaboration as it no longer aligns with our brand values,” said Cinnabon, which announced earlier this month that it would be releasing some “Bachelorette”-themed packaging and two other products with “SLOMW” ties.

And appearing on “Good Morning America,” Paul confirmed reports that the ensemble show had paused filming for its fifth season, saying he had been informed that “it’s been on hiatus.”

“As far as I know, it was like that, but I don’t know for how long,” he added.

A source familiar with the production told People on Monday that none of Paul’s castmates on the show “want to be associated with her” amid the scandal.

Sunday’s premiere of “The Bachelorette” includes a clip of Paul talking about a domestic incident. (News watched the first episode before it premiered.)

“I was very lost in every way, and one night I came home angry and we got into a fight. I’ve never drank since that night. I coped. I got some major therapy and I’ve been at it ever since. I cleaned up my life,” she tearfully tells one of her suitors in a sneak peek at the end of the episode.

Paul was previously arrested for domestic violence involving Mortensen in 2023. She was charged with misdemeanor counts of assault, criminal mischief and commission of domestic violence in the presence of a child, and police said there was evidence that her actions harmed a child.

Paul reached a plea deal later that year, pleading guilty to aggravated assault in exchange for all other charges being dismissed with prejudice.